kassandra
Refugee
The entire interview was wonderful, the end statement just made me go
But one thing I've learn is that fans would rather their rock stars to look cool than be effective.
While I applaud Bono's bravery and consistency in doing this, I also don't like it. It turns me off him, frankly.
I missed it, but if Bono wasn't being sardonic when he said that...Jesus. Just incredible how a man could change so much in 20 years (I realize he said Regan the Statesman and not Regan the politician, but still...)
I hate seeing Bono have to suck up to crazies like Huckabee, but I understand why he does it.
canedge said:Must have been your Borat-like use of 'learn' that caused me to not understand.
As an a outsider to the US, I don't see Huckabee as a crazy and why people on the left don't embrace him. I see him as a Republican I would actually vote for. (If I were to vote Republican). What has he done that is so wrong?
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THIS x1000000It's much braver and effective than just ranting and mocking from the stage. But one thing I've learned, is that fans would rather their rock stars to look cool than be effective.
As an a outsider to the US, I don't see Huckabee as a crazy and why people on the left don't embrace him. I see him as a Republican I would actually vote for. (If I were to vote Republican). What has he done that is so wrong?
Is there a way to watch this interview online?
Reagan is considered by many conservatives (and some democrats) to be the standard for modern day president, politician, or statesman. Faux Newts is very conservative leaning, despite that their calling card is "fair and balanced".
Huckabee, despite what people here think about him, is adored by his viewers and appears "father-like" and perhaps "grandfather-ly" to some if not many.
Bono has a serious life or death message that he wants to get out to as many people as possible. Getting on Faux Newts is just another outlet to champion his message, which obviously has a higher calling, and should appeal to anyone with a heart bigger than their lust for greed.
I believe Bono even alluded to the fact in the interview that as he's grown up he's learned to see things differently, or take a different approach, etc. Don't remember his exact quote. Given all of this, and the fact that he's truly doing a noble cause tremendous justice, i have absolutely no problem with his comment.
Huckabee is no Reagan, but im sure that comment made him "aww shucks" goofy and it made up for the banjo jingle bells act that followed. Since Huckabee gave him air time it didnt hurt to butter him up a little bit.
his "glorifying out of wedlock children" comments about Natalie Portman.
I don't know about "wrong" but possibly his religious bent
Bono about running for president: That would be a very scary moment for the world
Great interview overall, I have no opinion on Huckabee cause I don't know the guy, but the last comment about Reagan was a bit strange, I felt that Bono may be overstretching it a bit with his empathy. But then again, he might have been sarcastic here, following his comment about himself running for president.
You have to be born in the US to be President. Bono was born elsewhere.
The fact that Bono will talk to anyone, conservative or liberal, and treat them w/respect is one of the things I admire and like most about him. I'm glad he isn't reduced to a cliche' like most celebrity "activists", w/their hyper partisan (and typically ignorant) ranting. Bono has also been particularly effusive in his praise of George Bush (even when he doesn't have to be), which I'm sure also annoys many (including some of his fellow band members).
I'm not a particularly big fan of Huckabee, but the smug condemnation by some because Bono went on his show is kind of sad (and revealing), IMO. The same people who have a problem w/this would likely cheer Bono going on, for example, Keith Olbermann's show, which only illustrates how smart Bono is in avoiding the small time political pettiness that some of his fans apparently cant.
Effective at what? A rock star's job is to be effective at being a rock star -- i.e., at making music.It's much braver and effective than just ranting and mocking from the stage. But one thing I've learned, is that fans would rather their rock stars to look cool than be effective.
Effective at what? A rock star's job is to be effective at being a rock star -- i.e., at making music.
Whether Bono or Justin Bieber or Mary J. Blige is a shrewd humanitarian or not is neither here nor there when it comes to their "rock star" cred.
When I say I don't personally enjoy seeing Bono chatting up dodgy politicians and right wingers, I don't say it to condemn Bono the rock star. I say it because I'm not convinced that doing it the way he does is the right way.